Shropshire Walking Routes - with Walking maps Attingham Park 5 miles (8 km) A circular walk around this lovely deer park in Shrewsbury. The walk includes woodland sections, the beautiful Walled Garden and a riverside stretch along the River Tern which runs through the park. The garden boasts a 3 acre orchard, with over 150 apple trees with displays of bulbs and annual cut flowers also. The splendid 18th-century mansion has a picture Gallery and an elegant Dining Room. Bishop's Castle Ring 61 miles (98 km) This walk encircles the historic market town of Bishop’s Castle in Shropshire. The walk first heads to Clun with it’s Norman castle, church and interesting houses. You continue to Aston-on-Clun and then to the spectacular Long Mynd (video below). This heathland plateau forms part of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is owned by the National Trust . The views are spectacular, making this section one of the walk highlights. The next section takes you to the rocky Stiperstones and The Bog lead mines, which are of great historical interest.

The final section runs through Stapely Common to the ancient stones of Mitchell’s Fold before heading through Saddlers Little Wood and returning to Bishop’s Castle. The walk is waymarked with a green and yellow disc. Bishop Bennet Way 32 miles (52 km) The Bishop Bennet Way is a shared walking and cycling path running from Beeston in Cheshire to Wirswall on the Shropshire borders. The route starts at the 13th century Beeston Castle and proceeds through Milton Green, Churton and Shocklach where you will pass the Grade I listed Norman church. You continue to Grindley Brook where you cross the Shropshire Union Canal shortly before finishing at Wirswall near Whitchurch. For cyclists please note that a mountain bike is required for this route as there are some fairly rugged off road sections. Brown Moss Nature Reserve 1 miles (2 km) Enjoy a series of walking trails in this delightful nature reserve near Whitchurch. The site is 77 acres and includes marshes, pools, heathland and woodland. It's great for bird watching with woodpeckers, jays, Canada goose,�mallard�and�great crested grebe regular visitors.

Look out for froglets, dragonflies�and great crested newts around the wetland areas. Caer Caradoc 9 miles (14 km) Climb to the 1500 ft (459 m) summit of this distinctive hill in the Shropshire Hills AONB. The walk starts at Church Stretton, near the train station, and takes you to the Caer Caradoc summit where you will find an ancient hill fort. There are fabulous views of The Wrekin , Long Mynd , Carding Mill Valley , Wenlock Edge , the hills of North Wales and the Brecon Beacons. The walk then descends towards Comley and continues to the pretty village of Cardington. From here you return to Church Stretton via Willstone Hill, passing Hope Bowdler Hill on the way. If you'd like to continue your walking in the area then the beautiful Carding Mill Valley and Long Mynd are nearby. Carding Mill Valley 3 miles (5 km) Visit a lovely reservoir and waterfall on this short walk in the Shropshire Hills AONB. The walk starts at the National Trust's Carding Mill Valley visitor centre and car park in Church Stretton.

You begin by following a pretty stream uphill on a good stony path before bearing left on New Pool Hollow to visit the pretty reservoir. You'll pass mill pools and the 2500 year old Bodbury Ring hill fort on the way. The walk then continues uphill to Lightspot Hollow where you will find a waterfall in a beautiful V-shaped valley lined with�bilberry, bracken and heather. You can look out for trout in the pools and stonechats, buzzards and red kites�in the air. If you'd like to continue your walk you could head to the high point of the Long Mynd at Pole Bank. You could also climb the nearby Caer Caradoc for more fabulous views. The Shropshire Way and the Jack Mytton Way also pass through the area so you could pick these up easily too. �and Brown Clee Hill �on this challenging walk in the Shropshire Hills AONB. Titterstone Clee stands at a height of 1,749 feet (533�m) while Brown Clee at 1,772 feet (540�m), is the highest peak in Shropshire.

The views from the hills are truly wonderful with the Welsh Mountains of Snowdonia, Cadair Idris, the�Brecon Beacons, and the Black Mountains visible. Views across the Shropshire Hills AONB including Long Mynd , Caer Caradoc and Stiperstones are also marvellous. To the south are the�Malvern Hills�and the�Cotswolds, and to the east are the�Clent Hills,�Turner's Hill,� and Barr Beacon. To the north is�Cannock Chase and the�Peak District�including�The Roaches�and Winter Hill. This walk starts at the car park at Titterstone Clee Hill�and follows the Shropshire Way 5 miles north to Brown Clee Hill. Look out for a variety of wildlife including rabbits, adders, peregrine,�kestrel,�skylark,�Eurasian curlew�and�barn owl often scene on the hills. If you'd like to extend this walk you could start it from the nearby town of Ludlow and follow the Shropshire Way to Titterstone Hill.

Colmere Country Park 2 miles (2.5 km) Enjoy a peaceful circular walk around the pretty Cole Mere in Shropshire. The mere is surrounded by mature woodland with two very attractive hay meadows. The park attracts a variety of wildfowl including snipe, curlew and pochard. The Llangollen Canal also runs through Colmere and there are several other nearby meres including Blake Mere, White Mere and Newton Mere. As such, there is plenty of scope for continuing your walk if you have time. The park is located a couple of miles east of Ellesmere. If you'd like to continue your walk you could head to the nearby Ellesmere Country Park where there are lakeside and woodland footpaths to enjoy. Dudmaston Hall 3 miles (4.5 km) This 17th-century�country house in the Severn Valley is surrounded by landscaped gardens, parkland, managed woodlands, lakes and farmland. Ellesmere Country Park 2 miles (3 km) Enjoy a short circular walk around Ellesmere Mere in Shropshire.

The park boasts a lake, woodland walks and historic parkland on the edge of the medieval market town of Ellesmere. There is also an excellent Boathouse Visitor Centre and the lovely Victorian Cremorne Gardens on the shore of the Mere. If you'd like to continue you walk you could follow the Llangollen Canal to the nearby Colmere Country Park . Geopark Way 111 miles (179 km) Meandering its way for 109 miles through the Abberley and Malvern Hills Geopark from Bridgnorth to Gloucester, the Geopark Way passes through stunning countryside as it explores 700 million years of geological history. The trail offers varied walking alongside rivers, through forests, along ridges and across valley floors; all with majestic views to match. Passing through an assortment of habitats there is a plethora of wildlife adding to the occasion. Quaint villages and towns dot the route bringing further elements of exploration and enchantment. Granville Country Park 3 miles (4.2 km) This pretty nature reserve in Telford includes copses, heaths, grasslands, pools, scrub, wet woodlands and oak capped mounds.

The park is located a couple of miles north of Telford town centre in Donnington Wood. It's perfect for a peaceful afternoon stroll with a variety of plantlife to see including Orchids, ox-eye daisy and cowslips. There are also splendid views of the surrounding countryside while the Hutchison Way walk passes through the park so there is the option of continuing your walk. Haughmond Hill 3 miles (5.6 km) Enjoy a series of waymarked walking trails in this woodland area near Shrewsbury. There are four colour coded trails of varying lengths and difficulty. The Bardon Geo Trail is waymarked with orange markers. It will take you to a viewpoint with wonderful views over the Shropshire countryside and the Rivern Severn. The red waymakers will take you on Henry's Hike where you can enjoy excellent views of The Wrekin . Wilfred's Walk follows blue markers on a four km circular tour of the area. It is named after Wilfred Owen the famous World War One poet who had links with the area. There is also an easy access trail suitable for wheelchairs and buggies which is waymarked with yellow markers.

You will pass through mixed deciduous/coniferous woodland and visit an Iron Age enclosure and Haughmond quarry on the way. Look out for deer as you make your way through the woodland areas. Parking is available on site but you could easily reach the forest by following the Shropshire Way along the River Severn from Shrewsbury if you wanted to come by foot. If you wanted to continue your walk you could visit the ruins of the nearby Haughmond Abbey and Haughmond Abbey Woods. You could also pick up the Severn Way and enjoy some riverside walking. Hawkstone Park 6 miles (10 km) This spectacular park in Shropshire covers 100 acres and includes intricate pathways, ravines, arches, bridges, towering cliffs and follies. There are magnificent views of the surrounding Shropshire countryside from the clifftops, a series of atmospheric caves to explore, the remains of the ruined Red Castle and the delightful Hawk Lake. The video below shows the fabulous scenery you can expect to see on your walk. The park is located about 8 miles north of Shrewsbury.

Hutchison Way 19 miles (30 km) This walk was created by Telford & Wrekin council as a millennium project and named after late former Chief Executive of the council David Hutchison. It runs from Wellington to Newport via Telford and passes through woodland, country parks and some lovely Shropshire countryside. Walk highlights include splendid views of The Wrekin in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty . This prominent landmark forms a beautiful backdrop for much of the walk. You will also visit the Ercall with its small hill, quarries and wood. The area is full of flora and fauna and is regarded as an internationally important geological site. At Donnington wood you will pass through Granville Country Park and nature reserve. . Here you will find a variety of plantlife including Orchids, ox-eye daisy and cowslips. Ironbridge Way 8 miles (13 km) Starting in Leegomery head south to the historic Ironbridge on this 8 mile walk through Shropshire. The path passes Ketley and Little Dawley with pleasant sections through Lawley and Horsehay commons where you will pass the tranquil Horsehay Pool.

Other highlights include the interesting Telford Steam Railway and the fascinating Ironbridge Gorge Museum at the end of the path. Jack Mytton Way 68 miles (110 km) This is a splendid walk or mountain bike ride through Shropshire from Cleobury Mortimer to Llanfair Waterdine. It passes through the splendid Long Mynd in the Shropshire Hills AONB. 15 miles (24 km) This is an exceptionally beautiful walk or cycle through Powys and then into Shropshire. The route runs along a ridge top overlooking Wales on the one side and England on the other with spectacular views for the duration of the ride. You start at Cider House Farm near Kerry and head east to Bishop's Castle passing through Ceri Forest on the way. You will pass through heather moors, woodlands and bilberry rich heaths with fabulous views of the Welsh and Shropshire Hills. Linn of Quoich 3 miles (5 km) Enjoy riverside walking, beautiful waterfalls and peaceful woodland trails on this walk through Glen Quoich in the Cairngorms.

The walk starts at the Linn of Quoich parking area and follows Quoich Water to the waterfalls which were popular with Queen Victoria. On the walk you will pass an old building�which was Queen Victoria's tearoom. The river is surrounded by attractive Scots pines and there is the wonderful backdrop of the Cairngorm Mountains to enjoy. You will also pass the Punch Bowl, a round carved hole that has formed over the centuries by the pounding water. You can continue your walking in the area by heading to the Linn of Dee which is only a few miles along the road to the west. Llwybr Ceiriog Trail 23 miles (37 km) A circular walk or cycle through the beautiful Ceiriog Valley. The trail visits the pretty villages of Bronygarth and Pandy and contains some challenging climbs. The views of the River Ceiriog and the hills of the Ceiriog Valley are a stunning reward for your efforts though. The route is well waymarked with a black and white disc. Long Mynd 6 miles (9 km) This walk takes you to Pole Bank, the highest point on the Long Mynd in the Shropshire Hills AONB.

Much of this beautiful area is owned and managed by the�National Trust so there are good footpaths to follow to the 516m (1,693�ft) summit. The walk starts at the National Trust's Carding Mill Valley visitor centre and car park in Church Stretton. You begin by following a pretty stream uphill on a good stony path. You continue along Mott's Road passing Calf Ridge and Lightspot Hollow where there is the option to take a short detour to Lightspot Waterfall. At the top of the hill you head west along the ancient Portway, passing a Neolithic monument which was converted to a shooting box during the Victorian period. You soon come to the summit at Pole Bank where there are magnificent views of the Brecon Beacons, the Cambrian and�Berwyn�Mountains, �Snowdonia�and the Malverns. After taking in the views you descend passing the spring at Boiling Well and continuing through Townbrook Valley with its pretty brook and Victorian reservoir. A short woodland section then takes you to the finish point at the car park.

The walk makes use of the Shropshire Way and the Jack Mytton Way so there is the option of continuing your walk along these long distance footpaths. You could also climb the nearby Caer Caradoc for more fabulous views. If you're looking for a shorter less strenuous walk you could visit the reservoir and waterfall on the Carding Mill Valley walk. Lyth Hill Country Park 2 miles (3 km) Enjoy wonderful views over the Shropshire Hills in this country park near Shrewsbury. The walk starts at the car park at the eastern end of the park. You then follow the Shropshire Way and other trails to the viewpoints. From here there are splendid views of The Wrekin, Wenlock Edge and Stiperstones. You also pass through areas of woodland, scrub, and open grassland with a variety of wildlife to look out for. Lyth Hill can also be reached by following the Shropshire Way from Shrewsbury. 24 miles (38 km) This splendid walk takes you from the Shropshire/Cheshire border into Wales.

The path starts at Grindley Brook near Whitchurch and heads west to Penley in Wales, passing around the pretty Hanmer Mere on the way. You continue to Overton and then Erbistock where you join the River Dee and then the River Ceiriog to Chirk before the final waterside section leads to the finish point at Bronygarth. This is a beautiful walk through some fabulous English and Welsh countryside. It also has several waterside streches along the two rivers with a stroll along the Llangollen Canal near Chirk to enjoy also. Monarch's Way 615 miles (990 km) This incredible 615-mile walk approximates the escape route taken by King Charles II in 1651 after being defeated in the Battle of Worcester. The Monarch's Way starts at Worcester then travels north to Boscobel and then south to Stratford upon Avon. It then continues south through the Cotswolds to Stow on the Wold before turning south west towards Bristol via Cirencester. The route then heads south through the Mendip Hills to Wells and then on through Somerset towards Yeovil and then south west to Charmouth.

You then follow the Dorset coast before turning north again to Yeovil, before heading east across the Downs to Brighton and then onto the finish point at Shoreham-by-Sea. The walk also takes you through two World Heritage Sites, one National Park and six Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. For those interested in the history of the walk there is ample opportunity to learn and discover more with a series of museums and historical sites dotted throughout the route. The walk is waymarked with a picture of the ship The Surprise, the Prince of Wales crown and the Royal Oak tree at Boscobel House. The route has been split into two separate gpx files. The first includes the section from Worcester to Bridport via the Midlands and Somerset. The second runs from Sandford Orcas to the finish point at Shoreham-By-Sea. Montgomery Canal 35 miles (56 km) Enjoy easy waterside cycling and walking along the Montgomery Canal through Powys and Shropshire. The whole of the route can be walked while cyclists can enjoy the section from Newtown to Welshpool along National Cycle Network route 81. It's a great ride and suitable for families and people of all abilities.

Starting in Newtown you follow the River Severn towards Llanllwchaiarn and the start of the canal. You then follow the towpath north passing the Pwll Penarth Nature Reserve and a series of pretty villages including Abermule and Berriew where the canal is carried over the River Rhiw aqueduct. The route continues to Welshpool passing Powis Castle and the Llyn Coed y Dinas Nature Reserve. It's a super section of the canal with wildlife such as otters and water voles to look out for. From Welshpool you continue north to Arddleen and Four Crosses where you cross the Vyrnwy Aqueduct. It's a highlight of the route with splendid views of the River Vyrnwy to enjoy. The route continues through Pant and Maesbury Marsh before finishing at Frankton�Locks in Shropshire. Here you can pick up the Llangollen Canal and enjoy more waterside walking. 30 miles (48 km) This exceptionally lovely walk takes you through the beautiful Shropshire and Herefordshire countryside, from Ludlow to Kington.

The walk begins at the splendid, medieval Ludlow Castle in Shropshire and heads towards Aymestrey, crossing the River Teme before passing through Haye Park Wood and Deer Park. This section also visits the British Iron Age hill fort at Croft Ambrey, where there are fabulous views of the surrounding area. At Aymestrey you join the River Lugg for a delightful waterside stretch that leads to Shobdon Hill Wood. The path continues to Byton and then onto Wapley Hill Iron Age Fort, with the final stretch taking you to the finish point at Kington. This is a challenging walk with several steep climbs but with the reward of spectacular views of the area. Nesscliffe Hill Country Park 1 miles (2 km) Enjoy woodland trails, heather covered hills and wonderful views over the Shropshire countryside and Welsh hills in this country park near Shrewsbury. Other features in the park include an Iron age hill fort and Kynaston's cave - a cave hewn into the sandstone, said to have been the hideout of medieval outlaw Humphrey Kynaston. It's a lovely area for walking and cycling with waymarked trails to follow through the woodland.

Radnor Forest Ride 62 miles (100 km) A shared walking and cycle path that runs from Llanfair Waterdine on the English-Welsh border to the Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre. The path follows a series of bridleways and minor country roads through some wondeful scenery including the beautiful Wye Valley and the spectacular Brecon Beacons. Sabrina Way 203 miles (327 km) This route is part of the National Bridleroute Network and primarily designed for horse riders but can be used by walkers and cyclists also. The trail starts at the deer park at Great Barrington and heads north to Hartington. The route passes through the Cotswolds, the Malvern Hills, the Wyre Forest and Cannock Chase Forest, before finishing in the Derbyshire Peak District. For cyclists a mountain bike or hybrid is advised. The route is waymarked with a blue arrow. 32 miles (51 km) This is a popular walk that runs through Cheshire and Shropshire from Frodsham to Whitchurch.

The path starts in Frodsham and heads south to Delamere Forest with its 2,400 acres of mixed deciduous and evergreen woodland and Blakemere Moss - a lake around 1�km in length. From Delamere you continue south towards Beeston Castle in Tarporley. With an exhibition detailing 4000 years of the castle's history and 40 acres of woodland trails, Beeston is a major attraction on the walk. Soon after you will come to Peckforton Castle, which is actually a country house built in the style of a medieval castle. It is now used as a luxury hotel. The path then heads through the lovely Peckforton Hills , passing Bickerton and Hampton Green before joining the towpath of the Shropshire Union Canal to Grindley Brook and then onto the finish point at Whitchurch. Severn Valley Country Park 2 miles (2.5 km) This 126-acre riverside park consists of woodland, meadows and riverside banks with views of the�River Severn. The park has several lovely waymarked trails while National Cycle Network Route 45 also runs through the park.

Features in the park include a lake with a bird hide, a woodland walk along a boardwalk and a delightful riverside path. There is also an informative visitor centre and picnic areas. If you have time you could continue your walk along the River Severn and the Severn Way towards Bridgnorth or Bewdley. On a cycle you could also continue your ride along NCN 45 towards the two nearby towns mentioned above. The park is located about six miles south of Bridgnorth. Severn Way 224 miles (360 km) Follow the River Severn from its source at Plynlimon in Powys, to Bristol, the mouth of the river. You start the walk at Plynlimon in upland Mid Wales, before descending into Llanidloes, Newtown, Powys, and Welshpool. The route then follows the towpath of the Montgomeryshire Canal passing The Wrekin and continuing on through Shrewsbury, the Severn Gorge, and the historic town of Ironbridge. You then cross into Worcestershire passing Bewdley, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcester and Upton-upon-Severn in the Malvern Hills.

The next section passes through Gloucestershire, visiting Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Berkeley Castle and on to the Severn Estuary and the mouth of the Severn. The final section takes you from Severn beach to Bristol via Lawrence Weston, Shirehampton and through the Avon Gorge. The route is well waymarked with a blue and white logo. Shropshire Way 139 miles (224 km) This walk takes you through some of the most beautiful countryside in Shropshire. You will visit Shrewsbury, Clun (with its ruined castle), Ludlow, Clee Hills , Wenlock Edge , Ironbridge and The Wrekin , where there are some truly spectacular views of this splendid county. The walk begins at Grindley Brook, near Whitchurch, and runs along a circuit to finish a Wem.

Walk Highlights include: Following the Shropshire Union Canal at the start of the route from Grindley Brook Following the River Severn through Shrewsbury The ruined castle at Clun Haughmond Hill with it's delightful woodland near Shrewsbury Following the Rivers Onny and Tem into Ludlow and past Ludlow Castle The Clee Hills near Ludlow - part of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The historic town of Ironbridge with its iconic 18th century bridge over the River Severn and the magnificent Ironbridge Gorge The spectacular views from The Wrekin near Ironbridge. Following the River Roden into the finish point at Wem The walk is waymarked with a white and black disc featuring a buzzard logo. 14 miles (23 km) Follow the Silkin Way through Shropshire and enjoy Rivers, parks and historical villages. The path starts by Coalport Bridge on the River Severn and heads north towards Telford passing the fascinating Blists Hill Victorian Town at Madeley. The museum attempts to recreate the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Shropshire town in the late 19th century and early 20th century and is well worth a visit.

The path then heads through the attractive Telford Town Park and then on through the Telford town centre. You then pass through Wrockwardine Wood and Hadley Park before you come to the lovely Apley Castle Park . The park is a haven for wildlife and the feeding grounds for many species of birds, in particular the endangered Song Thrush, Jay, Woodpecker, Pheasant and Grouse. The final section then takes you through Dothill before finishing at Bratton. South Cheshire Way 34 miles (55 km) This is a splendid walk along canals and through wonderful Shropshire and Cheshire countryside from Grindley Brook, near Whitchurch, to Mow Cop near Congleton. The walk starts on the Shropshire Union Canal at Grindley Brook and heads to Marbury passing alongside the tranquil Marbury Meres as you go. The next stage takes you towards Wrenbury and then onto Coole Pilate where you cross the Shropshire Union Canal. The path continues passing Weston and Haslington before joining the Trent & Mersey Canal at Malkin's Bank for some waterside walking. At Thurlwood you leave the canal and head towards Little Moreton Hall .

Owned by the National Trust the hall is a moated 15th-century half-timbered manor house. The final section then takes you onto the finish point at Mow Cop finishing near the castle. Stanmore Country Park Shropshire 2 miles (2.5 km) This 100 acre country park near Bridgnorth is ideal for a peaceful afternoon stroll. The park is the site of a World War II training base and is criss crossed with well maintained tarmac paths taking you through the 80 acre woodland. The park is located just to the east of Bridgnorth town centre. You could continue your walk along the Severn Way which runs through the town. Stiperstones 9 miles (15 km) The area around this Shropshire Hill is fantastic for walking and cycling. This walk takes you to the 536�m (1,759�ft) Stiperstones summit where you can enjoy fabulous views of the area. The Stiperstones is a 6 mile/10km ridge covered with craggy rock outcrops and gorgeous heather heathland. The area is also a National Nature Reserve with a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Look out for red grouse,�Eurasian curlew,�peregrine falcon�and the rare�ring ouzel as you make your way across the hills. This walk begins in Habberley taking you through woodland to the Stiperstones ridge. You head along the ridge passing the quartzite�tors�that Stiperstones is famous for. These include Shepherd's Rock, the Devil's Chair and Manstone Rock. Manstone is the highest at 536 metres (1,759�ft) and commands fabulous views over the Shropshire Hills, the Long Mynd and Wales. From here you return to Habberley on different tracks, passing through a series of wooded areas as you go. If you'd like to continue your climbing in the area then you could head to the nearby Caer Caradoc and the stunning Long Mynd . This route also makes use of the Shropshire Way so you could continue along this path to the Bog Mine Visitor Centre where you'll find historical information about the area and two circular walks. 5 miles (8 km) This popular walk takes you to the summit of this iconic Shropshire Hill.

You start at the car park at Lawrence Hill and follow good footpaths along the Shropshire Way to the 407�m (1,335�ft) summit. Here you will find a large Iron Age�hill fort and the Wrekin transmitting station beacon. There are also magnificent views over the beautiful Shropshire Hills AONB and no less than 17 counties of England. Other sights to take in from the summit include the Malvern Hills to the south, the neighbouring Shropshire summits of the Clee Hills, the wooded Wenlock Edge, the Long Mynd and the Berwyn hills of Wales. The are also fine views of the Rivern Severn and the Severn Gorge, Coalbrookdale and Iron Bridge, birthplaces of the Industrial Revolution, are just downstream. From the summit you descend to the south and then return to the Lawrence Hill car park via the forest paths in Wenlock Woods. If you would like to continue your walk you could pick up the Shropshire Way and head towards the nearby River Severn where you can enjoy waterside walking along the Severn Way . The Wrekin Hill is close to both Wellington and Telford.

Wat's Dyke Way Heritage Trail 62 miles (99 km) A new walking route running through the pastoral countryside near the Welsh-English border. The trail runs from Llanymynech in Powys to Holywell in Flintshire following Wat's Dyke - a 40-mile earthwork. On the route: Montgomery Canal - the walk follows the canal from the start at Llanymynech to Maesbury (video below). Oswestry - the next stage takes you to this interesting town with a Celtic Hill Fort.� Erbistock - you will cross the River Dee at this pretty village. Wrexham - the walk then heads to the largest town in north Wales, passing the National Trust Property of Erddig Hall just before. Alyn Waters Country Park - the next stage takes you through this lovely park and the villages of Hope and Caergwrle Holywell - the finish point for the walk, taking its name from the nearby St Winefride’s Holy Well, one of the Seven Wonders of Wales. The walk finishes at Basingwerk Abbey - a 12th century Cistercian monastery. The walk is waymarked with a green and white disc.

Shropshire street pastors in river rescue training | Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service Shropshire street pastors in river rescue training Submitted by web-services-officer on Wed, 11/09/2013 - 11:00 Shropshire firefighters in throwline training on the River Severn at Frankwell Quay with Shrewsbury street pastors last night (Monday, September 9). Front, left to right, Neil Griffiths, Steve Jones, instructor Jon Temple and Keith Hackett. 11th September, 2013 Street pastors responsible for a dramatic fall in drownings in the River Severn in Shrewsbury last night (Monday, Sept 9th) received lifesaving tuition on river rescues from Shropshire firefighters. The church going volunteers, who range from the mid-twenties to retired, and include teachers, charity and health workers, learned how to throw buoyancy aids and lines from the safety of the towpath to firefighters in the water who are members of the brigade’s Swiftwater Rescue Team.

Firefighters last night held a 90 minute training session for 14 street pastors from Shrewsbury and Telford at the Frankwell Quay in Shrewsbury. There will be two further sessions for another 20 street pastors on September 15 from 11am to 1pm and September 24 from 7pm to 9pm. The initiative was launched by the fire chief after he asked the organisation how Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service could help them in their bid to protect vulnerable people on the streets of Shrewsbury. "The contribution from Street Pastors to community safety in the past 12 months has been immense,” said Mr Redmond. “Our firefighters are pleased to help with their request to improve their water safety skills." Senior fire officers drew up a special riverside practical training schedule for firefighters from Shrewsbury’s blue watch to teach the volunteers to safely throw 20 metre lines to victims in differing water conditions and give water safety advice.

Street pastors practice with the throwlines at Frankwell Quay last night (Monday) The volunteers have been given four throwlines and belts to carry during their 10pm to 4am Saturday night patrols through the streets of Shrewsbury town centre donated by the county brigade’s throwline supplier, Safequip UK. There have been no deaths in the “Shrewsbury loop” section of the river which runs through the medieval town centre since the Street Pastors took to the streets in November 2011. Previously there had been 29 deaths in the river since 2004. The brigade’s Assistant Group Commander Neil Griffiths said a reduction in incidents in the town centre River Severn loop was as a result of the “fantastic” Street Pastor scheme. “We are only too pleased to offer the services of the Swift Water Rescue Technicians at Shrewsbury Fire Station to deliver water safety advice and practical training on deploying lifesaving throwlines.” Keith Hackett, Trustee chairman of Shrewsbury Street Pastors, who had witnessed one young man dancing on the top of the Welsh Bridge during one night time patrol, said it was “a fantastic opportunity” for them to be trained to save lives.

“He could have fallen into the river at any time. Now we have the confidence and really good training,” he said. Trainee street pastor Pauline Jones (64), a retired guide dogs rehabilitation worker, of Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, said: “One of the biggest reasons for being a street pastor is keeping people from drowning in the river.” Glen Perkins, a football coach with Wolverhampton Wanderers, said: ”It’s a lot more difficult than you think . It’s just getting to know the technique of how to throw it. “I hope we never have cause to do it but we are prepared now after this training. We admire the firefighters who do it for real.” Over the past two years, Street Pastors have cared for hundreds of youngsters, many worse the wear from drink and drugs, who stumble onto the streets from the town’s 30 plus bars and night clubs. Many walk along the riverside on their way home which has led to fatalities in the past. Lifebelts available along the river for public use are sometimes vandalised. Skilled Shropshire firefighters trained in “Swiftwater Rescues” are called out to rescue people from rivers and water courses in the county and across the UK.

A rescue boat is based at Shrewsbury fire station and firefighters regularly train in the fast flowing river in Llangollen and in the Rivern Severn at Ironbridge and Shrewsbury, ready for any incident. If you want more information about Shrewsbury Street Pastors phone 07753 691 635 or email shrewsbury@streetpastors.org.uk or visit their Facebook page . Street Pastor Marion Howarth (55), a Shrewsbury admin officer at the United Reformed Church in the town, tries her hand at throwing a line River Severn Navigation | Canal & River Trust Find events and activities within miles of The Severn truly has something for everyone: historic cities, delightful scenery, cosy pubs, stunning cathedrals and boats of just about every shape and size. It is famous for its tidal bore, the second highest tide anywhere in the world. At very high tides, water is forced from the wide estuary into the narrower channel upstream. This forms a wave (or bore) that travels inland as far as Gloucester and beyond.

Thanks to the Severn Way, a continuous towpath along the Severn, you can explore the whole length of the river on foot from source to sea. It’s quite a stroll! Find stoppages, restrictions and other navigational advice for this waterway. Days out Feeding the ducks or just watching the boats is a great way to spend time by the water with your youngsters. Best of all, a trip to one of our canals or rivers doesn't have to cost you a penny. Download free activity guides to the River Severn The history Since records began the Severn was a ‘free river’, meaning that navigation was free of charge. Below Gloucester the navigation was estuarial, and boating was assisted by the fortnightly spring tides as far as Upton. Boats of 60 tons could reach the Ironbridge Gorge, and of 40 tons to Shrewsbury. In good conditions smaller boats could get up the river as far as Pool Quay, near Welshpool.

Traffic peaked in the mid-18th century, with some 100,000 tons of coal a year coming down from the collieries round Madeley and Broseley to the saltworks at Droitwich and the various riverside towns. Other significant traffic was pig iron from the Forest of Dean and the Ironbridge Gorge, salt from Droitwich, timber coming downriver and the goods needed by the towns going upriver. Challenges It was not an easy river to navigate. Water flows could be too high, especially in the springtime, or too low in times of drought, a problem made worse when banks were made to protect farmland from flooding. Shoals impeded boats in several places, especially in the Gorge. Towing was by teams of men. There was no towpath suitable for horses until 1800 between Bewdley and Ironbridge, and a dozen years later for the full length between Gloucester and Shrewsbury. Traffic on the river increased when canals from the Midlands opened: the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal in 1771 and the Worcester & Birmingham in 1815.

It was not until the 1843–5 that any locks were built on the Severn, when the Severn Commission constructed four from Diglis Lock, just below Worcester, to Bevere Lock, below Stourport. Upper Lode Lock, below Tewkesbury, was added in 1858. Although traffic on the river above Stourport had stopped by 1900, steam-powered boats and tugs provided an effective service on the lower part of the river. Grain imported through Sharpness became an important traffic, other significant traffics being imported ironstone and timber, and coal from the Forest of Dean. In the 20th Century oil and petrol became a major traffic, but this largely ceased in the 1960's. The Severn today The different sections of the River Severn are very different in character, offering something for everyone. We look after the River Severn from Stourport to Gloucester , a section which is ideal for pleasure-boating busy with narrowboats, motor cruisers and inland waterway boats. Above Stourport , canoes and rowing boats take over. The Severn offers a host of destinations for day trippers.

First and foremost, our own Gloucester Waterways Museum promises family fun and boats galore. History buffs should also visit Ironbridge Gorge, the cradle of the Industrial Revolution. There’s the magnificent cathedral at Worcester, historic docks at Gloucester, rowing boats and relaxation at Stourport and a pleasing selection of music festivals at Upton-on-Severn. Not forgetting the beautiful countryside which is some of the best that Britain has to offer. A note for boaters The section from Gloucester to Sharpness is dangerous for boats, and is bypassed by the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal . The section below Sharpness is not recommended for inland craft, unless they are equipped for a short sea voyage and have experienced crews, or else with the help of a licensed River Severn pilot. The River Severn | Original Shrewsbury Find out about Sabrina Boats tours on the River Severn . The River Severn is the longest river in the United Kingdom, at about 354 kilometres (220 miles) and the second longest in the British Isles. Severn Bridges A town that is looped by a river is always going to have plenty of bridges and inevitably water levels are a hot topic.

The biggest are the English and Welsh bridges which are gateways into town. The first English bridge was medieval and designed for packhorses, its replacement came in Find Out More The Quarry and Dingle Petals, picnics and park runs. Festivals and family fun on the river. The 29-acre parkland, known as The Quarry , has been where people in Shrewsbury go to relax since the 16th century. Refined regency ladies once walked the promenade alongside the river, today visitors run and fish, picnic and Find Out More Shropshire Historic towns packed with independent, one-off shops. Mile after mile of captivating countryside. Food and drink that you'll want to travel for. There are ancient churches, castles and mansions to visit, plus a calendar full of festivals and events to keep you entertained. Shropshire is the

Question: Which river runs through Shrewsbury?
Answer: SEVERN